Comments Thread For: A Golden Boy Looks at 60: Lalonde Reflects on 'Sugar' Highs and Money Lows

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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Here's a Tuesday morning experiment. First, think of all the boxers you've ever heard of or seen. Next, narrow that group to the ones with whom you've discussed oxygen absorption, Jimmy Buffett and/or real estate development. And finally, pare that list down to anyone who's knocked down Ray Leonard in a fight. Here's a wild guess
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[Thunderstruck]

I saw a piece on lalonde where he ripped off a lot of people including close family friends with a property scam.

[Buggy bear]

He certainly ain't no businessman that's for sure , doesn't sound that bright either to be honest ..

[Removed Now]

A lot of people talk **** on America and I know its expensive but deep down I couldn’t live in a country that lets people get away with stealing. What’s a decent cheap country to retire ?

[Mick Higgs]

He sold his 175Lb title to Ray Leonard by coming in @ 168!

[Boxingfanatic75]

He certainly ain't no businessman that's for sure , doesn't sound that bright either to be honest ..

Most successful millionaires go broke many times before they hit it big. That’s called risk and they are the risk takers. They make money for others, employ others and provide for many more. He has probably lost more in one day than you’ll see in a lifetime. However, I have no doubt he’ll retire comfortably. He doesn’t give up and continues taking risks. Those are the attributes of success.

[BattlingNelson]

Great in depth interview. Thanks a lot.

[eco1]

He was drained really bad for that fight, wasn't he?

[Buggy bear]

Most successful millionaires go broke many times before they hit it big. That’s called risk and they are the risk takers. They make money for others, employ others and provide for many more. He has probably lost more in one day than you’ll see in a lifetime. However, I have no doubt he’ll retire comfortably. He doesn’t give up and continues taking risks. Those are the attributes of success.

first of all you do not know me , if you did you'd realise that comment about wealth would embarrass you greatly , your right on one thing thou real ruthless experienced businessmen prey on naive individuals like him , if you've not made it by 60 you really are not that clever . I'll not go to strong on you , all I will say is please do not assume what an individual is or isn't worth as (clearly on This occasion) you may end up looking naive and sheepish yourself stay safe during these difficult times , good health to you .

[BM dnobagaV]

He was drained really bad for that fight, wasn't he?

Im curious how drained he was.
SRL himself was also coming off a 1.5yr lay-off, so it's a bit of balance